Sermons on Mantles:

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016

Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Conquest In The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 3, 2017

5th part of a series entitled The Echoes of Easter.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 5 "His Conquest in the Garden" Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2017

Choices, Consequences, Jesus, Destruction

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 (p. 679) May 14, 2017 Introduction: Robert Frost wrote one of my favorite Poems in 1920…It’s called “The Road Not Taken.” Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Simple Steps

Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 6, 2014

Parenting is one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. By understanding the early life of Timothy we can discover "Three Simple Steps" that will help lead our families toward Christ and His grace.

Three Simple Steps Acts 16:1-5 Mother’s Day Sermon, 2014 by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Will There Be Degrees Of Punishment? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 26, 2012

Does God judge on a curve. Do some actually anticipate greater degrees of punishment?

“As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Beware of the experts in the law. They like walking around in long robes, and they love elaborate greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ property, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Levels Of Progression Of Favour On Ruth Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 9, 2014

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH

THE FOUR LEVELS OF PROGRESSION OF FAVOUR ON RUTH. Gods FAVOUR increases on you when you move in faith,Ruth had no idea that she was going to glean in the field of BOAZ,she just went in faith. LEVEL ONE THE FIRST LEVEL OF FAVOUR ON RUTH SHE HOPES FOR DROPPINGS TO FALL FROM THE GLEANERS AFTER SHE ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wounded, Weary And Warring

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2012

Christian life and ministry getting rough?

When I was a new Christian I wanted to be like Peter and Paul. I wish I had been more specific because I have found that I have a lot of their weaknesses, but I was hoping for their strengths. Everyone has a hero in the Word that they wish they could be like and most of us while we want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And Elisha – The Work Develops

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2011

Elisha takes over from Elijah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A man was driving home from work one evening; • When he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday; • And he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. • So, the man rushed off to ‘Toys R Us’ asked the assistant, • "How much is that Barbie doll in the window?" • The assistant replied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Responding To Eternal Glory Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 11, 2010

Bible believers are sometimes criticized because they believe in heaven instead of facing the real world. The truth is the opposite. Heaven is more real than this present life because it is permanent and this life is temporary.

Revelation 22:6-9 Purpose: To challenge believers to stay focused on God. Aim: I want the listener to worship God intently. INTRODUCTION: How can we be content in a world where there is so much suffering and pain, especially when it looks like it's only going to get worse? Even if the world ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

That You May Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

John tells what we can know or expect to know when we know the Lord. 1- When we know Him we will know we have eternal life 2- When we know Him we will know we can ask anything of Him

INTRO.- ILL.- A man jumps out of an airplane with a parachute on his back. As he’s falling, he realizes his chute is broken. He doesn’t know anything about parachutes, but as the earth rapidly approaches, he realizes his options are limited; he takes off the parachute and tries to fix it himself ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Veil Of Ignorance

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

People are managing the affairs they know little or nothing about. For instance, there are teachers who should be students, deliverance ministers who need deliverance, “great men and women of God” who should be learning how to be true followers of Christ.

A tragic story once occurred of a woman and her son walking along a river bank. The woman was in her latter stage of pregnancy and held her toddler son by the hand as they journeyed. Suddenly, the little boy slipped and fell into the river! The woman in her condition could not jump into the river ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

Our Lord wants us to be ’doers’, ’hearers’, and obedient!

Just Do It – Pt 1 James 1:19-21 * Nike is a mega-sports company which is known for its slogan, “Just do it.” From God’s word today let’s consider this slogan but let’s add three words, “For the Lord.” We don’t “do” for our salvation, we do from our salvation. We don’t do to ‘gain’ eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Needed Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2013

For this culture there seems to be one thing missing (Kind of like one missing ingredient in a casserole).

A NEEDED INGREDIENT Mark – God’s Message for Today - # 30 of Jerry Watts Mark 6:53-56 * I painfully remember the first time I prepared “hamburgers” on grill. My recollections of half-way watching dad do it and how good those grilled burgers were. I knew about the fire, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist